Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area, PA Cost of Living


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Scranton--Wilkes-Barre cost of living score
82.2
Less expensive
17.8% lower
than the US average
13.1% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Pennsylva Metro Area, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.8% lower than the U.S. average and 13.1% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area, PA

Housing costs in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre?
A typical home costs $170,500, which is 49.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.8% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Scranton--Wilkes-Barre?
To live comfortably in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Pennsylva Metro Area, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scranton--Wilkes-Barre?
The cost of living in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA Metro Area is 82.2, which is significantly lower than the US average of 100. This lower cost of living means that home prices are also much more affordable in this region. The median house value in the area is $170,500, compared to the US average of $338,100. This creates an attractive opportunity for individuals and families looking for a place to settle down at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesScranton--Wilkes-BarrePennsylvaniaUnited States
  82.294.6100.0
  98.8100.3100
  96.3101.1100.0
  51.480.5100.0
  $170,500$242,800$338,100
  98.8%98.2%100.0%
  91.2104.0100.0
  106.0101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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